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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,665.40, 1,179,306.90 and 471,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,665.40, 1,179,306.90 and 471,247.80 is: 706,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,665.40 : 1,179,306.90 = 471,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,665.40/1,179,306.90 = 471,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,665.40x = 1,179,306.90 × 471,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,665.40x = 555,745,782,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,745,782,149.82/786,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,457.64

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